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Getting Started in Consulting

by Alan Weiss

5h 27m
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The acclaimed real-world blueprint to professional and financial freedom. Getting Started in Consulting has helped thousands of people leave the daily grind, become their own boss, and build thriving independent practices — and it can do the same for you.

For nearly two decades, Alan Weiss's indispensable guide has been the go-to resource for first-time consultants. This extensively updated edition covers everything from establishing your goals and navigating legal requirements to advanced marketing strategies and fee-setting — giving you complete step-by-step instructions to launch, grow, and sustain a highly profitable consulting practice.

  • Establish your business goals, structure, and professional identity from day one
  • Navigate the legal and financial requirements for launching your practice with confidence
  • Develop proven marketing and client relationship strategies that attract ideal clients
  • Set your fees confidently and manage your finances for maximum income
  • Leverage modern tools and informal media for a lasting competitive advantage
  • Build a thriving practice with minimal overhead and maximum profitability

What You'll Learn

Establish clear business goals and the right organizational structure for your consulting practice; navigate legal, financial, and documentation requirements with confidence; develop effective marketing and client relationship strategies from day one; set fees that reflect your true value and manage bookkeeping for profitability; leverage technology and informal media to build your reputation and client base; combine minimal overhead with optimal organization to produce maximum income.

About the Author

Alan Weiss, Ph.D. is one of the most highly regarded independent consultants in North America. He is the author of over 60 books, including the bestselling Million Dollar Consulting. His clients have included Mercedes-Benz, Merck, and the New York Times. He has been named a Fellow of the Institute of Management Consultants, one of fewer than 100 consultants worldwide to receive that honor.

Program Details

Digital audio download. Duration: 5 hours 27 minutes. Narrated by Tom Gallagher. Released: June 2022. Publisher: Nightingale-Conant. Fourth edition, extensively revised and updated.

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